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The wheel fell off our bissell 16n-5 vacuum is ther a way to get at it to put the snap clip back on

Have Dyson DC 14. When tilt to vacuum, the handle and coiled hose comes away from the unit. The problem started when the little purple ridged curved part on front of vacuum cleaner right below handle came loose and a spring fell out from somewhere--don't know where. I pushed on the purple ridge part and it snapped back on. Now, can't get it loose again, don't know where the spring goes, and handle still comes loose from vacuum.

I'm not positive whether or not this is the wand handle because there are several versions of the DC14. However the device the locks and unlocks the wand in place is pretty similar between all the versions.The first picture is the wand re ...
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The TechDrive Pedal on my Kirby G6 fell out of the back of my vacuum cleaner. I removed the screws from the metal plate one the bottom to try to see if something had come a loose. Can you send me a diagram so I can put it back together or tell me where I can get a service manual. The only part I am having trouble with is the metal piece inside that engages the power drive. Thank you.

I am trying to replace my vacuum belt and can not get the roller brush to fit back into the slot after I put the belt back onto one end of the roller brush. Am I reassembling the belt and roller brush the right way?

If its a hoover or bissell, one side of the brushroll is slotted and slides. if its a eureka the hexagon end caps must be properly aligned, they go in at an angle. if its none of these provide me with the make and model # and i will give you a detail ...
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I have a sta rite (pentair) cristal high rate sand filter model T-200-BP-1....its leaking water thru the top of the valve, where the valve cover screws on the valve body assembly. it leaks water out where they go together around the screws. Also when i vacuum it, everything that i vacuum gets washed back in the pool when its on the filter position. Also the backwash leaks when its turned 2 the filter position, does it supposed to do that?...the only way i have gotten it to stop is to put a seper

I can't turn the belt off of my Kirby vacuum. I had the front off of it earlier to attach the hose, but now when I put the front back on, I can't get the belt to turn off. The lever twists about 3/4 of the way around, but will not go the rest of the way.

Turn the front part to the green so it is level and then twist the front to the red make sure the belt catch the hook as you twist it then if the belt is hooked just put it back on the vac like normal and lock it in place then twist it back to the gr ...
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Belts I have a Hoover self-propelled windtunnel, purchased 6-04. It gets light use. I have replaced the v belt 3 times, once under warranty, and it must be replaced again. It appears to be in very good condition, but is stretched too big. When I purchased 2 v belts a year ago, one was already too stretched,but when my Dad took it back, the salesman put it on another model and said it was fine (Dad never mentioned this to me). Is there a way to adjust the vacuum to hold the belt tighter? Do t

It is the flat belt that gets stretched and should be replaced at least every 6 months. The V belt wears down so it won't it right in the brush roll V. Maybe the belt tensioner wheel has a problem, sometimes they get hook up and won't engage the V ...
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I have a Hoover self-propelled windtunnel, purchased 6-04. It gets light use. I have replaced the v belt 3 times, once under warranty, and it must be replaced again. It appears to be in very good condition, but is stretched too big. When I purchased 2 v belts a year ago, one was already too stretched,but when my Dad took it back, the salesman put it on another model and said it was fine (Dad never mentioned this to me). Is there a way to adjust the vacuum to hold the belt tighter? Do they re

Http://geeksquad.fixya.com/ThreadView.aspx?prdid=0&thid=675093\015\012Generic problem for all Vacuums\015\012I have a Hoover self-propelled\015\012Posted by kl ...
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When I was putting my new rug shampooer together and the directions said to press the trigger and the clean surge button until I heard a snap, I did just that many times and never did hear a snap so I thought it had likely happened and I didn't hear it so I proceeded to fill the solution tank and get busy but no solution came out so I used the clean surge button instead and got the job done (I think). Can I continue to use it that way or is there a way I can get it to snap and use it the way it

I have a windsor vsp 14, it is making a bad grinding noise, when I take the top blue piece off it stops, the brush works fine and when I put the top back on it grinds really loud and gets hot. it still vacuums and the belt and brush are working fine, can't figure it out. and when the lid is on I cant see what its grinding on. It only makes a grinding noise when you pull handle back and engade to vacuum flor and stops when you put it upright.

I have a kirby sentria. vacuumed up my son's headphones and immediately shut if off. took brush off, unwound headphones, put it back together. when i turned it back on, the belt snapped. so i went to vacuum place, got new belt, but when i put it on, with the green arrows lined up, it doesn't have much suction. with the red arrows lined up, it just smells like its burning and i don't want to break another belt! HELP!!

Take the front off the vacuum and check inside both the front portion and the canister for additonal clogs. Sometimes something will get caught in the impellor, causing the motor to overheat. Since there's little suction and the smell, I'd guess th ...
Kirby Generation 3 Bagged Upright Vacuum

Is there a diagram/picture to help me visualize how to put cleaner belt back in vacuum? I was taking base of vacuum apart so I could get rid of hair that were wrapped on the roller. The cleaner belt came to loose and I could not figure how to fix it back.
the model is eureka upright bagless series 430

Hi,Sorry to hear your belt fell out. Not good if you've never replaced a belt before...Here is a website where you can read a detailed description of how to change a belt: http://www.ehow.com/how_8034505_eureka-belt-replacemen ...
Eureka 431A Optima Bagless Upright Vacuum

Wont re-assemble I took the bottom plate off to clean out the rotary bush and can not get the plate back on!
I think it is the position of the roller but no matter which way I place it when i turn it , it flicks back into the place that means i cant put the plate back on!

Assuming you did not remove the brush roller to clean it and consequently did not reseat it, I am guessing that the bottom plate is not reinstalling as it should. On some uprights, the bottom plate hooks in at the front and is latched in place with c ...
Dyson DC14 All floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

I took the hose off to wash it then after letting it dry overnight I put it back on but Im guessing it there was still a little bit of water in between the grooves which ran to bottom of vacuum and now my dyson gets stuck, sort of like a tight hinge. It vacuums fine but I have to keep pushing it down to the carpet with my foot. How can I fix this problem?

Can't get my Miele Power Brush SEB 236 Back together. Height adjustment mainly. Not sure where 1 loose spring goes either and which screws go where. Got it back together and had 3 left, then a 4th fell out when I vacuumed.

I have a Hoover Elite Rewind vacuum. Actually,this is my second one. However, after about 4 months of use, it emits a "sour" smell when I'm using it. I empty the cannister before each use and clean out the filter monthly. My house has mainly hardwood floors, so I typically only use it on area rugs and 2 small carpeted rooms. Is there any way that I can get rid of the smell? I've tried putting a dryer sheet in the cannister, but this gets stuck in the filter mechanism. Also, carpet fresh clogs th

Does it smell like an electrical burning odor? could very possibly be the motor going bad already. ive seen it happen. but if not try freshwave odor absorbing pearls. i carry it in my store and we do have shipping. Truly the only thing you should use ...
Hoover U5507900 Elite Rewind Bagless Upright Vacuum

Miele s7000 I clicked my upright into sitting position and accidently bumped the foot release knob. The body fell back and now I can not get it to click back into upright sitting position. Something is now in the way of it locking into place. This happened last year and it was under warranty. it no longer is and I would like to be able to fix it myself in the future. Can you help me? Thank you.
Kacee in Oregon

I'm having trouble getting the cup to remove. Once we did get it to come out and we put it back in. When we turned it on dust blew out of the vacuum where it should have been sucking in.

The dark gray plastic slide is separate from the Easy Empty Cup. Just slide the release tab all the way to open position, and then pull the Easy Empty Cup straight up.\012With a little effort, the cup will dislodge from the dark gray plastic platter. ...
Eureka Altima Upright Vacuum Model 2996AVS Vacuum

I bought a fantom vacuum on HSN about 9 years ago.Whan it was delivered the first one was broken so they sent a second one.tThat one also was cracked on covering for brush. I called and they told me they were no longer available,so I kept that one,since it would cost me shipping to return.The back right side wheel evenually cracked and fell off.I was able to put it back on and it would stay for a few weeks or so.It now has a large piece of plastic that has broken off the wheel where the bolt fit

Changing belt while changing the brush belt the cog/gear fell out, ive tried to push it back it but it doesnt seem to stay...is there a way to snap it back in or is the unit broke?

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I took off the cover on a proheat upright, to install the suction diverter flap. Guy at the shop told me I had to do this but I don't think it was really necessary. Anyway, I am having a real job getting the cover back on. The shampoo mix piston seems to be causing the problem seating the two halves correctly. I see no obvious "right: way to put the piston back in. can anybody help me.
Thanks
Richard

Hey Richard. Turn the shampoo mix dial so the spiral is all the way at the top when you are looking at it from underneath. then, you want the piston to seat in the top groove of the knob. You want the piston's end that jets out to fit in the space ...
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Have cleaned and pulled apart the rainbow vacuum Model D4A. Put it back together now there is no suction. Which way do the fans go back on? Do you have any diagrams of layout?

Can't reassemble!!! Long story as short as possible- I removed the hood from my Bissell 1699 and can't seem to get it back on correctly. The "Smart Mix" knob and it's parts seems to be the problem. How does this line-up, or what is the best way to put it all back together? Thanks, Josh

The piston is put on the bottom of the smart mix knob, turn the knob to the water only setting, then put the top housing back in place making sure that the piston went into the slot, after the top is all of the way down, turn the knob, if it turns ea ...
Bissell 1699 ProHeat Clear View Upright Steam Vacuum

Clogged hose A makeup brush (about 3.5 inches long) was sucked up through the vacuum hose. It won't come back through the same way it came in because the bristles in the brush are expanded. We can see the brush on the side of the hose that connects to the canister but can't get it around the bend of the 360 part of the hose... is there any way to take the hose apart more?

I have a Hoover Slider, Model #S2105, Serial #050500084989, and I need instructions on putting it back together; with parts and assembly of parts. I took it apart because it was making a noise, and I believe one of the belts had come off. However, when I took the screws out of the bottom to check the belts, the whole thing fell apart. Now I can't get back together properly. It will not come on, and I believe it is because the switch that makes it come on when you lower the handle is not posi

Greetings from GoVacuum,\015\012\015\012Please see the link below for a parts schematic to your Hoover Slider, hopefully this will help you put the machine back together. If you find a part that is missing, and would like to order one, j ...
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